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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dambulla Cave Temple to Ella

Composite routes from Dambulla Cave Temple to Ella

Cheapest
3 h 11 min
Car
162 km.
from $8
Other
2 h 33 min
Plane, Taxi
116 km.
from $637.59
13 h 29 min
Bus, Train
116 km.
from $9.36
9 h 45 min
116 km.
from $16.72
10 h 13 min
116 km.
from $26.22

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
45 min
Every day
$317.59–$698.70
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
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Sri Lanka Railways
Website
8h 30m
3 times a day
$1.78–$5.72
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Superline Travels
Website
National Transport Commission
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Superline Travels
Website
3h 20m
Once daily
$8.77–$9.27
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
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National Transport Commission
Website
3h 20m
Every 20 minutes
$1.52–$2.67
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Ella?

The cheapest way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Ella is to bus and train which costs $2.83 - $13.04 and takes 13h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Ella?

The fastest way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 33m and costs $304.35 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Dambulla cave temple and Ella?

No, there is no direct bus from Dambulla cave temple to Ella. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Dambulla cave temple to Ella?

The distance between Dambulla cave temple and Ella is 304 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.

How do I travel from Dambulla cave temple to Ella without a car?

The best way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $8.70 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from Dambulla cave temple to Ella?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Dambulla cave temple to Ella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dambulla cave temple to Ella bus from?

Dambulla cave temple to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Dambulla station.

Where does the Dambulla cave temple to Ella bus arrive?

Dambulla cave temple to Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Dambulla cave temple to Ella?

Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla cave temple to Ella is 166 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dambulla cave temple to Ella.

Where can I stay near Ella?

There are 1133+ hotels available in Ella. Prices start at $47.75 per night.
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